League One: Blackpool vs Barnsley – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Blackpool and Barnsley who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

With both Blackpool and Barnsley sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off on Saturday at Bloomfield Road. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this League One campaign.

Blackpool are number 10 in the table on 15 points after ten matches. Barnsley rank as number 11 with 15 points after ten matches played.

Form: Blackpool vs Barnsley

Blackpool Form

In their last three matches, Blackpool beat Burton 3-0, drew 1-1 with Lincoln City, before losing 2-0 against Mansfield. Blackpool won three of their previous six matches at Bloomfield Road in the League One. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 11 goals to nine against.

Barnsley Form

Barnsley are winless in their last three matches, but managed a 1-1 draw with Stockport County and a 2-2 draw with Wycombe. In their most recent match, they were defeated 2-0 at the hands of Huddersfield. Barnsley claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the League One, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in ten goals, whilst conceding nine.

Betting facts for Blackpool and Barnsley

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Blackpool and Barnsley played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Blackpool vs Barnsley

Look no further than CJ Hamilton, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Blackpool in the League One, while Adam Phillips managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Barnsley in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Betting markets: Blackpool vs Barnsley

Full-time result

Blackpool claimed all three points five times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Barnsley won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing five in this series of matches. Barnsley conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches. Blackpool have beaten Barnsley in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Blackpool scored first in six of their last ten home games. Barnsley scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Blackpool managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Blackpool have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Barnsley.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Blackpool, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. In the last ten games for Barnsley, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.1 times goals per game themselves. Barnsley conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Betting prediction: Blackpool vs Barnsley

To sum up, the upcoming match between Blackpool and Barnsley seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League One game.

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